Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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